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27th January 2020
Posted by Neil Matthew
My year hasn’t quite taken off outside of Gateway yet, with the inevitable quiet night off in January and whilst some of my quiz events have been surprisingly busy, others less surprisingly not so ! Hopefully things will fall into place soon with February just around the corner then Spring … and so on and so forth !
As for the radio show, I seem to have found a rich vein of top tunes digging deeper than ever into my “vaults” for some real gems which I know my loyal and newer listeners are enjoying. Please do leave your feedback and ideas for other tracks to slip in on “The Old Gits Soul Show” Facebook page or if you don’t do social media you can always text (01268)833978 or email [email protected] during the show.
I will be back on the air LIVE this evening from 7 – 9pm and I have also included some excellent brand new soul music for you to check into in amongst the old faves – see you then ! Neil
The Tunes – 20th January
Surface – Falling In Love
Whispers – And The Beat Goes On
Marc Staggers – Let Me Be The One
Gary’s Gang – Keep On Dancing (12” Version)
Cameo – Cameosis
Terri Green Project – Never Gonna Let
Atlantic Starr – All In The Name Of Love
Elusiv – Hunger
Stone – Time
Detroit Spinners – Rubber Band Man
Teena Marie – Square Biz
Dunn & Bruce Street – Shout For Joy
Rahni Harris & FLO – Six Million Steps
Regina Belle – Take Your Love Away
Four Tops – Don’t Walk Away
Earth Wind & Fire – Let’s Groove
Shakatak – Easier Said Than Done
Isaac Aragon – All I Got
JazzyD – Seasons Change
Donna Summer – Winter Melody
Silver Convention – Save Me
Originals – Down To Love Town
The Tunes – 13th January
Lou Rawls – You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine Mahogany – Ride On The Rhythm
Cool Million – Sexability (feat Kevin East)
Chic – Le Freak
SOS Band – Just Be Good To Me
Bill Henry Band – Slow Down
Luther Vandross – Knocks Me Off My Feet
Regina Belle – What Goes Around Comes Around
Brothers Johnson – This Had To Be
David Joseph – You Can’t Hide Your Love
Ingram – Smoothin’ Groovin’
Glitterband – Makes You Blind(DJ Disco Cat re-edit)
Jason Anthoney Wright – Reset To Zero
Odyssey – Native New Yorker
War – Galaxy
Heatwave – The Groove Line
Regi Myrix presents Hil St Soul – One Life
Jermaine Robbins – Lay It Down
Wilson Pickett – In The Midnight Hour
Terri Green Project – It’s You
Peter Symphorien – This Ever Changing World
Bobby Humphrey – Chicago, Damn
The Gigs :
Thursday 30th January
(Every last Thursday of the month)
“70s & 80s Soul Night”
The Chequers, High Street, Billericay, CM12 9BQ
DJ Howie
“Soul Weekender Soul & Disco Tunes From The 70s & 80s”
8pm – 11pm ; Free Entry
https://www.facebook.com/events/506078526783663/
Friday 31st January
“The Shepherd’s Got Soul”
Shepherd & Dog, London Road, Crays Hill, Billericay, CM11 2YA
DJ El Tel
“Funk Soul Disco Rare Groove & House Classics”
9pm – Late ; Free Entry
Friday 31st January
“Studio Fridays” (Every Friday)
The Oakleigh, London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS93NE
“A Glittering Blend of House Disco & Soul, featuring
both Brand New Cuts & Classics from the archives”
Guest DJ each week – 31/1 – Damien Stone / Sean Scanlon / Edward S
Free Admission ; 9pm – 1am
https://www.facebook.com/events/974835916222725/
Saturday 1st February
(1st Saturday of each month)
“Chelmsford City Soul”
Barista, Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JA
DJs: John Peters & John Douglas
“Soul, Funk, Jazz, RnB, 2 Step”
Free Entry ; 9pm – 2am ; Over 30s Only
https://www.facebook.com/events/1519397681549593/
Friday 7th February
(Every 1st Friday Of the Month)
“The Big Zero Friday Night Out”
The Spread Eagle, High Street, Rayleigh, SS6 7EJ
DJs: Merve The Swerve & Brian Kelly plus guest Zero DJs
“Old Skool Soul, Dance, House, R’n’B,Hip Hop, Disco & more…”
8.30pm – 1.30am ; Free Entry
Saturday 15th February
(Every 3rd Saturday of the month)
“Super Soul Saturday”
The Cricketers, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0JT
DJ: Paul Eve & Mick Jackson
“The Very Best In Jazz Funk & Soul”
7.30pm – Midnight – Free Entry
Friday 21st February
(Every 3rd Friday of the month)
“Soulful Seduction”
The Bread & Cheese, London Road,Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1AA
“70s 80s & 90s Soul House & Old Skool Club Anthems”
DJs: Bully & Matt Jackson
8.30pm – 12.45 am ; Free Entry ; Strictly Over 25s
Sunday 23rd February
(Last Sunday of Each Month)
“Over Roast Of Joy”
Frankies Wine Bar, Station Lane, Hornchurch, RM2 6JL
“Soul, Weekender Anthems & Soulful House”
DJ : Paul Kidley & Sam Green
Special Guest : TBC
Free Entry ; 5.30pm – 11pm
Saturday 29th February
“Soul Odyssey”
M & B Sports & Social Club, Dagenham Road, Romford, RM7 0QX
DJs : Gary Walden, Tony Treble & Gary Fish
“Soulful Vibes’
8pm – 1am ; Tickets £7 in advance – £10 on the door
www.jumblebee.co.uk/soulodyssey4
https://www.facebook.com/events/2512653855518803/
Saturday 7th March
“Hampton Soul By The Sea”
The Hampton Inn, Western Esplanade, Herne Bay, CT6 8DL
“Soul Funk 80s Groove Disco & Rare Grooves”
DJs: Disco Dolly, Purple Hayes, Mr Mundy & Guest DJ
8pm – Midnight ; Free Entry
https://www.facebook.com/events/689076441622375/
Saturday 14th March
“A Night Of Motown – Stevie Wonder Tribute”
Acanteen, New London Road,Chelmsford,CM2 0ND
Godfrey Gale as Stevie Wonder plus DJ
7pm – Midnight ; Tickets £10
Saturday 11th April
“Basildon Over 30s Night”
Holiday Inn, Festival Leisure Park, Basildon, SS14 3DG
DJs : Room 1 – Greg Edwards & John Osborne
“Jazz Funk & Soulful Anthems”
Room 2 – Phil Indulgence
“Club Classics / Urban / House”
9pm – 2am ; Advance Tickets £10
Tickets £12 on the door before 10pm ; £15 after …
https://www.facebook.com/events/689076441622375/
Weekenders :
Friday 6th – Sunday 8th March 2020
“Hayling Island Spring Soul & Reggae Weekender”
Three Rooms of Music, 25 Soul/Reggae DJs
Featuring Marcia Griffiths Live
Friday 29th – Sunday 31st May 2020
“Soundcrash Funk & Soul Weekender”
Dreamland Margate
Featuring Roy Ayers & Sister Sledge Live
DJ sets from Craig Charles & Gilles Peterson
Friday 31st July – Sunday 2nd August
“Margate Soul Festival 2020”
Details to follow …
Weekly Events:
Fridays :
“Studio Fridays”
The Oakleigh (formerly Bellini’s), London Road, Leigh on Sea
“Soul, House, Disco”
DJ : Guests on rotation
Free Entry ; 9pm – 1am
https://www.facebook.com/events/1209296322574714/
Monthly
Events:
First
Friday: Zero Soul Night Out – Spread Eagle, Rayleigh
Third Friday: Soulful Seduction, Bread & Cheese, Benfleet
Third Friday: Soul Kitchen, Grey Lady, Tunbridge Wells
Third Saturday: The Cricketers, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford
Last Sunday: Overroast Of Joy, Frankies, Hornchurch
Do you know of any soulful, jazzy, funky gigs taking place in the New Year 2020 ? Let me know the details whether you are a DJ , promoter or a punter and I can spread the word to fellow “Old Gits” in this space !
E-mail: [email protected] or send a text message to (01268)833978.
The Old Gits Soul Show is on Gateway 97.8 in Basildon & East Thurrock and also around the world via www.gateway978.com from 7pm–9pm every Monday, also repeated on Saturday evening from 5pm–7pm, plus you can hear it again anytime you like via the “Listen Again” button on the Gateway website … search “Cool Soul” !